Copy of contract with James Baker for supplying rations in Maryland
Document 1799Articles of agreement between James McHenry for Department of War and James Baker, Baltimore for supply of rations for troops in Maryland.
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Type
Copy of Signed Document
Description
Articles of agreement between James McHenry for Department of War and James Baker, Baltimore for supply of rations for troops in Maryland.
Date
04/08/1799
Document number
1799040800601
Page start
1
Notable persons
James McHenry
Secretary of War
James Baker
Commander in Chief
commanding officer
comptroller
soldiers
recruits
Notable locations
Baltimore, Maryland
Notable items
articles of agreement
contract
rations
price
bread
flour
rice
sifted or boulted Indian meal
fresh beef
salted beef
salted pork
salt
soap
candles
rum
whiskey
ardent spirits
vinegar
fortified places
military posts
transportation
excise
survey
provisions
bills
losses
depredations of an enemy
escorts and guards
store houses
accounts
quarters
recruiting rendezvous
fuel
straw
advances of money